In the Lab: Help Needed to Wrap-up Glunk Site Artifacts

NCC8 has officially closed the Glunk Site (36LY0345) and backfilled the open excavation units. Of course, it was time to wind the dig down, but the fact that the units contained about three feet of water contributed to that decision.

NCC8 members volunteer to process Glunk Site artifacts

The result is hundreds and hundreds of bagged artifacts from 29 excavation units. Luckily, we've had an intern helping us with the washing and cataloging but we need more assistance.

Some members have been joining intern Ben Conrad at Hands-on Heritage's headquarters in South Williamsport, learning how to identify artifacts from the stone and general debris that were bagged during the screening process.

They're also learning how to update the database, using a shared Google Spreadsheet to input information about the artifacts, and assigning accession numbers to special finds and groups of artifacts.

Donations are desperately needed to continue the processing of the Glunk Site artifacts, and members and the general public are asked to send any amount to NCC8. The more funds we can generate, the quicker we can complete the cataloging and the writing of a final report.

Please consider donating to the project. Use a link below to choose an amount, or and simply add the amount you wish to the final link:

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Please Donate to NCC8

NCC8 relies upon donations. Without your generosity, we could not pay for the Insurance needed to host digs. We also need donations to purchase supplies, such as trowels, shovels, tarps, and artifact preservation bags.Please donate today and help preserve and protect Lycoming County's cultural heritage.

NCC8 Events & Dig Dates

Meetings are held at 6 p.m. the first Monday of the month. In May, NCC8 will return to the dig site for excavations from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30, Thursdays. Check the calendar for the correct date. More details will be posted later.